Real Estate, Housing & Construction
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How do I recover funds from a landscaping company that never showed up after payment?
If a landscaping company took your payment and never performed the work, you may have several possible ways to try to recover your money. In general, the best first step is to document what happened, gather your records,...
Can My HOA Tow My Car Without Warning?
In South Carolina, an HOA may sometimes have the power to tow a vehicle without giving you a personal warning first, but that usually depends on the HOA’s governing documents, community rules, and any applicable state or...
Can my landlord keep my deposit because I didn’t give notice if the lease already ended?
In Virginia, the answer often depends on what the lease says, whether the tenancy truly ended, and whether the landlord can point to a lawful reason to keep some or all of the deposit. If the lease ended and you simply m...
Do I have to pay HOA dues included in rent if the lease does not mention them?
In general, if your Maryland lease does not mention HOA dues, the answer depends on what the rental agreement actually says, how the rent was set, and whether the landlord communicated that HOA dues were part of your pay...
What are my rights if my ex roommate is sending threatening emails to my landlord about me?
In general, if a former roommate is sending threatening or harassing emails to your landlord about you, you may have several possible concerns at once: harassment, interference with your housing, and possible defamation...
Is it legal for a towing company to charge $620 after my car was parked at a shopping center for 45 minutes?
In Nevada, a towing charge that high may be legal in some situations, but it depends heavily on the facts. A parking lot tow is usually governed by a mix of property rules, contract or posted-sign issues, towing company...
How do I sue a dog groomer in small claims court after my dog was injured during an appointment?
If your dog was injured during a grooming appointment, you may be able to bring a small claims case against the groomer or the grooming business in Wyoming, depending on the facts. Small claims court is usually designed...
Can I Get Out of a Car Purchase If the Dealer Hid Accident History?
In Texas, you may have options if a dealer hid or failed to disclose important accident history when selling a car, but the available remedies depend heavily on the facts. The key questions are usually whether the accide...
Can I Sue for Wrongful Detention After Being Held Without Arrest?
In Utah, a person who is held without being formally arrested may sometimes have a civil claim depending on what happened, who did it, and whether the detention was legally justified. In general, the key issue is not onl...
Is it legal for a property manager to serve an eviction notice instead of the owner?
In general, yes, a property manager may be able to serve an eviction notice instead of the owner if the manager is authorized to act for the landlord or property owner. In many rental situations, the property manager ser...
How do I get my security deposit back when my landlord stopped responding after I moved out 45 days ago?
If you moved out in California and your landlord has stopped responding for 45 days, that usually raises a concern because landlords generally have to account for the security deposit within a relatively short time after...
What happens if a repair shop refuses to release my car until I pay for work I never approved?
In Massachusetts, a repair shop’s right to keep your car usually depends on the facts, the paperwork, and what kind of charges are being claimed. If you never approved the work, that may matter a lot, but it does not aut...
How do I take a home cleaning service to small claims court for damaging my hardwood floors?
If a home cleaning service damaged your hardwood floors, Minnesota small claims court may be one possible way to seek money for repairs or replacement, depending on the facts, the amount involved, and what proof you have...
Is it legal for a prenup to waive rights to the marital home?
In general, a prenuptial agreement may be able to waive or limit a spouse’s rights in the marital home, but whether that provision is enforceable depends on the facts and on Hawaii law. The answer is usually not a simple...
Can a Repair Technician Break Something Else and Not Be Liable?
In general, a repair technician may be liable if they damage something else while performing a repair, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In Kentucky, as in other states, liability often turns on whether the te...